PAUL G. MORCOS, PhD.
Attorney at Law & Legal Consultant
University Professor
www.justiciabc.com
www.justiciadh.org
R E S U M E
Latest university degree
PhD. in Law, with honors, Nancy II University, School of Law, Nancy, France 2006
Professional experience
· JusticiaBeirutConsult Law Offices, Beirut, Lebanon Since 2008
(www.juticiabc.com)
Owner
· Union of Arab Banks, Legal Consultant
· Fenicia Bank, Beirut, Lebanon Since 2013
Head of Compliance Department
· Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries Bank (BBAC), Beirut, Lebanon Since 2001
(www.bbac.com.lb)
Head of Legal Affairs Unit, Legal Department
· Byblos Bank, Beirut, Lebanon 1998-2001
(www.byblosbank.com.lb)
Legal Consultant
Academic experience
· American University of Beirut, School of Business, Beirut, Lebanon Since 2007
Lecturer, Lebanese & U.S. Business Law
· Association of Banks in Lebanon, Université Saint-Joseph, CEB, Since 2011
Beirut, Lebanon
Trainer
· The Beirut Bar Association, Beirut, Lebanon Since 2011
Trainer at the Lawyers Institute
· La Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon 2003-2010
Professor, D.E.S.S. and Bachelor degree
· Université Saint-Joseph, Faculty of Religious Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon Since 2008
Lecturer, Human Rights, Professional sessions
· Lebanese University, School of Law, Jal El Dib and Hadath, Lebanon 2008-2010
Lecturer, Corporate Law
Legal, public activities and projects
· Justicia Foundation for Development & Human Rights Since 2008
(www.justiciadh.org),
President and Co-founder
· Lebanese Parliament, Legal Consultant Since 2009
· Lebanese Parliament & UNDP’s Human Rights Action Plan, 2007-2009
National Coordinator & 2011-2012
· Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Legal Consultant 2010-2011
· Ministry of Interior and Municipalities Committee for 2010-2011
Amending Law on of Association, Member
· Syndicate of Medias 2012
Legal Consultant
· High Council of the Catholic Church 2009-2011
(presided by the Patriarch Gregorios III)
Member of the Executive Committee and Head of the Legal Committee
· Justice Professionalization Project, EU Project in Lebanon, 2011
Legal expert
· “Strengthening the Fair Process and Access to Justice in Lebanon 2011
by better guarantying the Right of Defense and improving
the Legal Assistance/Legal Aid – LRDLA”, project funded
by the American Bar Association (ABA – Rule of Law Initiative),
Coordinator
· MEPI Alumni Community Ambassador “in recognition of outstanding 2012
contribution to his field ”, LAA-MEPI, American Embassy, Beirut
· “Justice Sector Studies”, project funded by the World Bank, 2011
Project Manager
· Aljazeera T.V, Mina el Nas Program, 2010
Legal Consultant
· Restructuring and bylaws redrafting of the Agro Food Institute 2009
in Qab Elias, EU project
· Ministry of Justice Committee for Improving the Judiciary, 2008
Member
· Ministry of Justice & UNDP’s Access to Justice Project, 2007
Legal Expert
· U.S. State Department’s Rule of Law & Judicial 2007
Reform—International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP),
Participant
· Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP), Since 1998
Researcher and member
· LFPCP & National Endowment for Democracy, Lebanese 2004-2006
Legislation Monitor (NGO’s, MPS and Media Advocating for
Democracy and Human Rights), Coordinator
· LFPCP & Middle East Partnership Initiative, Lebanese 2005-2008
Magistracy Monitor: Monitoring Lawful and Bold Sentences,
Coordinator
· Lebanese Association for Political Sciences, Member Since 2005
· La Sagesse Center for Studies on Economic and Social Rights, 2000
Organizer and Researcher
· European Union MEDA Democracy Program in Lebanon 1997-1998
Project, Executive Coordinator
· Joseph & Laure Moghaizel Foundation for Democracy 1996-1998
and Human Rights, Executive Consultant
· Lebanese Association for Human Rights, Member 1998
· MTV (Lebanese television channel), 1995-1996 Contributor on cultural stories
Books
Public Law, Human Rights & Democracy
1. Strategic plans for Lebanon (Health, Environment, Education, Labor, Industry, Agriculture, Oil&Gaz, Tourism…), Justicia Publications, under printing, 163 p., 2015.
2. Concluding civil marriage in Lebanon, Civil Rights Center, under printing, 196 p., 2014.
3. Guide of the Constitutional Court in Lebanon, Constitutional court & UNDP publications, collective work, under printing, 100 p., Beirut, 2014.
4. Practicing Unity in Diversity: Practical Cases in Coexistence. Beirut: Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Religious Sciences Publications, collective work, 255 p., 2014.
5. “La psychothérapie aujourd’hui: la crime et les crises des sociétiés aux temps modernes”, published in société des praticiens en psyschothérapie et consultants, 140 p, 2012.
6. Building the culture of Human Rights, Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 476 p., 2013.
7. Municipal Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 166 p., 2011.
8. Patients’ Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications www.justiciadh.org, 87 p., 2010.
9. “Loi instrumentale et normes de droit: Perspective d’une évolution au Liban”, published in Les paradigmes démocratiques et les droits de l’Homme dans le bassin de la Méditerranée(Democratic Paradigms and Human Rights on the Mediterranean Coast), collective work, p. 333-367, 540 p., Giappichelli Editore Publications, Torino, Italy, 2010.
10. Practicing Unity in Diversity: Practical Cases in Coexistence. Beirut: Saint Joseph University Faculty of Religious Sciences Publications, collective work, 387 p., 2010.
11. Local Governance: Norms for Democratic Municipal Work in Lebanon. Beirut: Librairie Orientale, collective work, 480 p., 2009.
12. Doha Agreement, Beirut: LFPCP Publications, Doha: Arab Democracy Foundation, 377 p., Collective work, Beirut: 2009.
13. Economic and Social rights monitor, Beirut: Librairie Orientale, 395 p. 2008.
14. Death Penalty, Beirut: Lebanese Parliament and UNDP Publications, 71 p., 2008.
15. Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Beirut: Lebanese Parliament and UNDP Publications, 40 p., 2008.
16. Information Ethics: the Right of Access to Information and the Responsibility for their Management and Use. Beirut: UNESCO Publications, 98 p., 2008.
17. Freedom of Expression, Opinion and Information. Beirut: Lebanese Parliament and UNDP Publications, 47 p., 2008.
18. The Right to Information, Beirut: International Christian Council for Media, Middle East Section, collective work, 151 p., 2008.
19. Lebanese Magistracy Monitor: Building the Judicial Tradition of Courageous Judgments Defending Democracy and Human Rights in Lebanon. Beirut: Librairie Orientale, coauthored with Prof. Antoine Messarra, LFPCP, 496 p., 2007.
20. Magistracy in the Arab Countries (Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt). Beirut: Arab Center for Integrity and the Rule of Law, collective work, 768 p., 2007.
21. Lebanese Magistracy Monitor: Monitoring Lawful and Bold Sentences. Beirut: Librairie Orientale, coauthored with Prof. Antoine Messarra, LFPCP,152 p., 2006.
22. Lebanese Legislation Monitor: The Principle of Legality in Law Making and Law Policies. Beirut: Librairie Orientale, collective work, 596 p., 2005.
23. NGO’s, MPS and Media Advocating for Democracy and Human Rights, Lebanese Legislation Monitor. Beirut: Librairie Orientale, collective work, 515 p., 2005.
24. Strengthening Local Governance - Norms for Democratic Municipal Work in Lebanon. Beirut: LFPC Peace Publications, collective work, 540 p., 2004.
25. Electoral Geography in Lebanon. Beirut: LFPCP Publications, collective work, 622 p., 2004.
26. The Economic and Social Rights Today in Lebanon: Cultural and Legislative Fundamentals and Perspectives of Planning. Beirut: CEDESS Publications, collective work, 182 p., 2001.
27. Democracy Monitor in Lebanon. Beirut: Joseph & Laure Moghaizel Foundation with the European Community, collective work, 758 p., 2000.
28. The Civil Regime of the Personal Status in Lebanon: Thesis. Beirut: La Sagesse University, 132 p., 1999.
Legal Corporate & Banking
29. Resurrection of Lebanon: Strategic plans to revitalize economic sections (Health, Industry, Agriculture, Oil and Gaz, Tourism). Beirut: Justicia publications, under printing, 2014.
30. Lebanese Banks facing Legal & Global Challenges, Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 295 p., 2013.
31. Taxpayers’ Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 80 p., 2011.
28. Bank Customer Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 134 p., 2011.
29. Islamic Banking, Introduced by the Governor of the Central Bank. Beirut: Al Baraka
Publications, 120 p., 2010.
30. Businessmen Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 94 p., 2010.
31. Employees’ Rights. Beirut: Justicia publications, www.justiciadh.org, 69 p., 2010.
32. Facing the Challenges of Banking Secrecy (Comparative Study: Lebanon, France,
Switzerland, Luxembourg and Middle East). Bruylant- Brussels and Sader-Beirut
Editions, 608 p., 2008.
33. Fighting Money Laundering: the Lebanese Situation. Beirut: Lebanese Parliament &
UNDP Publications, 64 p., 2008.
34. Banking Secrecy in Lebanon, Fighting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: a
Legal and Banking Study (English and Arabic). Beirut: BBAC s.a.l. Publications, 80 p.,
2003.
35. Fighting Money Laundering in Light of Law 318/2001 and the Central Bank’s Decision
no7818/2001. Beirut: BBAC s.a.l. Publications, coauthored with Judge Abbas el-Halabi,
9 p, 2001.
Studies
36. Enabling Palestinians to establish their NGOS under the supervision of the Lebanese authorities, Project for the Council of Ministers, Lebanese Palestinian Dialogue Committee (LPDC), 40 p., September 2012.
37. Enabling civil marriage in Lebanon, Lebanese committee for civil rights, 196 p. .
38. Emerging Good Practices in Enhancing Delivery of Justice Sector Services to the Poor in MNA—Lebanon, World Bank, 25 p., 2011.
39. Emerging Good Practices in Resolving Land-Related Disputes in MNA—Lebanon, World Bank, 16 p., 2011.
40. Whistle-Blowing (English), UNDP – POGAR, 43 p., 2010.
41. Allowing minors to travel with their mothers, The Institute of Progressive Women (IPW) & MEPI, 22 p., 2011.
42. Political Parties, ACRILI (Arab Center of the rule of Law and Integrity) & EU, 22 p., 2009.
43. Allowing Mothers to open Bank accounts for their Children, The Institute of Progressive Women (IPW) & Amideast – USAID, 2010.
44. Freedom of Association, ACRILI & EU, 45 p., 2009.
45. Towards Improving Access to Justice by Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency in the Administration of Justice, co-authored with Me. Walid Nakib, UNDP, 49 p., 2007.
46. Derogations on the Lebanese Banking Secrecy: Thesis. Beirut: La Sagesse University, 132 p., 1999.
47. The ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credit: Thesis. Beirut: La Sagesse University, 130 p., 1999.
Scientific Publications
Author of multiple studies that analyze legal, economic, banking and cultural queries published in periodical scientific magazines both in Lebanon and the Arab world. Some of these studies include:
1. Medical errors: The importance of the patient education and awareness of his rights, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°30, p. 28, January 2015.
2. Building US-MENA Corresponding Banking Relationships within an Effective AML/CFT Program, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°11, p.53, November 2014.
3. Compliance: what are the new guidance of FinCEN?, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°9-10, p.55, September-October 2014.
4. BNP Paribas case and similar cases with US Authorities: legal compliance lessons learned, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°7, p.49, July 2014.
5. Banking supervision and the extent of compliance with the standards of Basel Committee for banking supervision, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°5, p.47, May 2014.
6. Compliance in Lebanese banks, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°3, p. 61, March 2014.
7. Health coverage systems in Lebanon, Human and Health Magazine, (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°27, p. 34, April 2014.
8. FATCA: an American singularity or an example to be followed?, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°1, p. 60, January 2014.
9. Child labor: International Standards and Lebanese Legislation, Human and Health Magazine, n°26, p. 20, January 2014.
10. Banking syndicate: complicated architecture in absence of legislation, The Certified Accountant (The Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants), n°50, p. 107, December 2013 .
11. Electronic funds transfer, The Certified Accountant Magazine, n°49, p. 12, 2013.
12. Non Performing Loans: approach to solutions and suggestions, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°11. p. 67, November 2013.
13. Legal aid in Lebanon, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°25, p. 20, October 2013.
14. Compliance department in Banks, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°9. p. 45, September 2013.
15. Banking operation from a legal point of view, The Certified Accountant Magazine, n°47. p. 20, 2013.
16. Medical Equipments, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°24, p. 17, July 2013.
17. Electronic transactions, comparative study, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°4, p. 54, April 2013.
18. Environmental Legislation, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates magazine), n°23, p. 26, April 2013.
19. Banking & Financial crimes, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°2. p. 48, February 2013.
20. Internet crimes and their influence on the Lebanese banking sector, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°1. p. 46, January 2013.
21. Storing mothers’ placenta through commercial companies, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°22. p. 28, January 2013.
22. Banking Pools, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°12. p. 52, December 2012.
23. FATCA, Executive Instructions, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°11. p. 56, November 2012.
24. Legal approach of the law on domestic violence, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°21. p. 16, October 2012.
25. Obstacles facing the banking sector in protecting economy during periods of crisis. Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°9-10. p. 27, September-October 2012.
26. Problematic of closing a current account in texts and in jurisprudence, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°8. p. 50, August 2012.
27. FATCA, Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act, Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°6 -7. p. 58, June - July 2012.
28. Legal approach on Euthanasia and Palliative Care, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°20, p. 40, July 2012.
29. Observation on the Draft Law on retirement and social security in Lebanon. Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°19, p. 26, April 2012.
30. Bank guarantee in the Lebanese law and its evolution in the jurisprudence. Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°3, p. 44, March 2012.
31. The rules governing documentary credit. Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°12, p. 60, December-January 2011- 2012.
32. Administration of National catastrophes in Lebanese Law, Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°18, p. 24, January 2012.
33. Addiction in Lebanese Law. Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°17, p. 30, October 2011.
34. Banking Proxy in Lebanese and comparative law. Lebanese Banks Association Magazine, n°7, p. 57, July 2011.
35. System of accreditation of hospitals in Lebanese law. Human and Health Magazine (Hospital Syndicates Magazine), n°16, p. 22 & pp, July 2011.